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All application due dates assume a 4 p.m. (ET) submission deadline to the OCRA office, unless otherwise noted. Please note: OCRA offices are closed on state holidays.

*All times listed are in Eastern Time Zone unless noted otherwise*

ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE - CHECK BACK OFTEN

2024

JANUARY

  • Jan. 1 – STATE HOLIDAY
  • Jan. 3 – Indiana Main Street Virtual Lunch & Learn at 12 p.m.
  • Jan. 10 – Next Level Connections (NLC) Round 4 Applications Open
  • Jan. 12 – Indiana Connectivity Program (ICP) Round 9 Bidding Period Opens
  • Jan. 15 – STATE HOLIDAY
  • Jan. 15 – Indiana Main Street Annual Reporting Due by 4 p.m.
  • Jan. 16 – CDBG 2023 Q1 Planning Opens
  • Jan. 21 – Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program (HELP) Construction Applications Due
  • Jan. 31 – Next Level Connections (NLC) Provider Quarterly Reports Due


FEBRUARY

  • Feb. 7 – Indiana Main Street Webinar at 10 a.m.
  • Feb. 9 – Next Level Connections (NLC) Round 4 Applications Due
  • Feb. 15 – OCRA’s Downtown Affiliate Network (ODAN) Applications Due by 4 p.m.
  • Feb. 16 – CDBG 2023 Q1 Planning Applications Due
  • Feb. 22 – CDBG 2023 Round 2 Awards Announced
  • Feb. 26 – Indiana Main Street Council Virtual Meeting, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.


MARCH

  • March 1 – Indiana Connectivity Program (ICP) Round 9, Bids Due
  • March 1 – Indiana Connectivity Program (ICP) Round 10, Enrollment Period Ends
  • March 6 – Indiana Main Street Virtual Lunch & Learn at 12 p.m.
  • March 8 – Indiana Main Street Community Exchange #1, Venue & Time TBD
  • March 11 – Indiana Connectivity Program (ICP) Round 10, Challenge Period Opens
  • March 14 – CDBG Q1 Planning Awards Announced
  • March 21 – 2024 CDBG Round 1 Opens
  • March 22 – Indiana Connectivity Program (ICP) Round 10, Challenges Due
  • March 29 – STATE HOLIDAY


APRIL

  • April 3 – Indiana Main Street Webinar at 10 a.m.
  • April 3 – Next Level Connections (NLC) Round 4 Applications Due
  • April 4 – CDBG GA Update (Virtual), 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • April 4 – Indiana Connectivity Program (ICP) Round 9, Awards Announcement
  • April 12 – Indiana Connectivity Program (ICP) Round 10, Bidding Period Opens
  • April 15 – CDBG Q2 Planning Grant Opens
  • April 15 – Historic Renovation Grant Program (HRGP) Q1 Reporting Due by 4 p.m.
  • April 15 – 2024 Q1 Indiana Main Street Reporting Due by 4 p.m.
  • April 15 – Indiana Main Street Council Meeting in Indianapolis, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • April 18 – CDBG 101, GA Training (In Person), The Garrison, The Blue Heron Ballroom, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • April 26 – CDBG 2024 Round 1 Proposals Due
  • April 30 – Next Level Connections (NLC) Quarterly Reports Due


MAY

  • May 1 – Stellar Letter of Intent (LOI) Due by 4 p.m.
  • May 2 – Indiana Main Street 101 (Northeast), 4 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 603 S. Jackson St., Auburn, IN 46706
  • May 6 – Main Street America NOW Conference at Birmingham Jefferson Convention Center, Birmingham, Alabama, May 6-9, 2024
  • May 7 – STATE HOLIDAY
  • May 14 – Indiana Main Street 101 (Northwest), 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, 127 N. Main St., Monticello, IN 47960
  • May 17 – CDBG Q2 Planning Applications Due
  • May 22 – Main Street America NOW Conference Virtual Lunch & Learn at 12 p.m.
  • May 23 – Indiana Main Street Executive Director’s Training in Indianapolis, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • May 27 – STATE HOLIDAY


JUNE

  • June 3 – Indiana Connectivity Program (ICP) Round 10, Bids Due
  • June 3 – Indiana Connectivity Program (ICP) Round 11, Enrollment Period Ends
  • June 4 – Indiana Main Street 101 (West Central), 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, 900 Wabash Ave., Suite 102, Terre Haute, IN 47807
  • June 5 – Indiana Main Street Webinar at 10 a.m.
  • June 10 – Indiana Connectivity Program (ICP) Round 11, Challenge Period Opens
  • June 11 – Indiana Main Street 101 (East Central), 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, 595 E. Water St., Pendleton, IN 46064
  • June 14 – Indiana Main Street Community Exchange #2, Venue & Time TBD
  • June 19 – Indiana Main Street 101 (Southeast), 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, 128 N. Main St., Versailles, IN 47042
  • June 19 – CDBG 101, GA Training (Virtual Refresher), 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • June 20 – CDBG Q2 Planning Awards Announcement
  • June 21 – Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program (HELP) Non-Construction Applications Due
  • June 21 – Indiana Connectivity Program (ICP) Round 11, Challenges due
  • June 27 – Indiana Main Street 101 (Southwest), 4 p.m. Thursday, June 27, 1710 Community Drive, Ferdinand, IN 47532
  • June 28 – CDBG 2024 Round 1 Applications Due


JULY

  • July 3 – Indiana Main Street Virtual Lunch & Learn at 12 p.m.
  • July 4 – STATE HOLIDAY
  • July 4 – Indiana Connectivity Program (ICP) Round 10, Awards Announcement
  • July 12 – Indiana Connectivity Program (ICP) Round 11, Bidding Period Opens
  • July 15 – Historic Renovation Grant Program (HRGP) Q2 Reporting Due by 4 p.m.
  • July 15 – 2024 Q2 Indiana Main Street Reporting Due by 4 p.m.
  • July 15 – CDBG Q3 Planning Applications Open
  • July 15 – OOR Q3 Applications Open
  • July 24 – OOR Application Virtual Office Hours
  • July 29 – Indiana Main Street Council Virtual Meeting, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. TENTATIVE.
  • July 31 – Next Level Connections (NLC) Provider Quarterly Reports Due


AUGUST

  • Aug. 1 – Next Level Connections (NLC) Legislative Report Due
  • Aug. 5 – Indiana Main Street 101 (Indianapolis), 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 5, Indiana Government Center South, Harrison Hall, Conference Room 19, 302 W Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
  • Aug. 7 – Indiana Main Street Webinar at 10 a.m.
  • Aug. 6 – CDBG 201 In-Person DAY 1, GA Training, Fort Harrison State Park Inn, The Roosevelt Room, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Aug. 7 – CDBG 201 In-Person DAY 2, GA Training, Fort Harrison State Park Inn, The Roosevelt Room, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Aug. 8 – CDBG 201 In-Person DAY 3, GA Training, Fort Harrison State Park Inn, The Roosevelt Room, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Aug. 9 – CDBG 201 In-Person DAY 4, GA Training, Fort Harrison State Park Inn, The Roosevelt Room, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • Aug. 9 – Indiana Main Street Community Exchange #3, Venue & Time TBD
  • Aug. 16 – CDBG Q3 Planning Applications Due
  • Aug. 16 – OOR Q3 Applications Due
  • Aug. 29 – CDBG 2024 Round 1 Awards Announcement


SEPTEMBER

  • Sept. 2 – STATE HOLIDAY
  • Sept. 4 – Indiana Main Street Virtual Lunch & Learn at 12 p.m.
  • Sept. 6 – Indiana Connectivity Program (ICP) Round 11, Bids Due
  • Sept. 6 – Indiana Connectivity Program (ICP) Round 12, Enrollment Period Ends
  • Sept. 16 – Indiana Connectivity Program (ICP) Round 12, Challenge Period Opens
  • Sept. 17 – CDBG Q3 Planning Award Announcement
  • Sept. 19 – CDBG 2024 Round 2 Opens
  • Sept. 24 – OOR Q3 Award Announcement
  • Sept. 24 – CDBG 301 In-Person DAY 1, GA Training, Fort Harrison State Park Inn, The Roosevelt Room, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Sept. 25 – CDBG 301 In-Person DAY 2, GA Training, Fort Harrison State Park Inn, The Roosevelt Room, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Sept. 26 – CDBG 301 In-Person DAY 3, GA Training, Fort Harrison State Park Inn, The Roosevelt Room, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Sept. 27 – CDBG 301 In-Person DAY 4, GA Training, Fort Harrison State Park Inn, The Roosevelt Room, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • Sept. 27 – Indiana Connectivity Program (ICP) Round 12, Challenges Due


OCTOBER

  • Oct. 1 – National Accredited Main Street (NAMS) Letter of Interest (LOI) Due
  • Oct. 2 – Indiana Main Street Webinar at 10 a.m.
  • Oct. 8 – Indiana Connectivity Program (ICP) Round 11, Awards Announcement
  • Oct. 8 – CDBG Virtual GA Update, 2 – 4 p.m.
  • Oct. 11 – Indiana Connectivity Program (ICP) Round 12, Bidding Opens
  • Oct. 14 – STATE HOLIDAY
  • Oct. 15 – Historic Renovation Grant Program (HRGP) Q3 Reporting Due by 4 p.m.
  • Oct. 15 –Q3 Indiana Main Street Reporting Due by 4 p.m.
  • Oct. 15 - CDBG 401 Exam Opens
  • Oct. 17 – CDBG Q4 Planning Applications Open
  • Oct. 17 – OOR Q4 Applications Open
  • Oct. 18 – CDBG 2024 Round 2 Proposals Due
  • Oct. 22 – Indiana Main Street Council Meeting (in-person) in Madison, Ind., 2 – 4 p.m. TENTATIVE.
  • Oct. 22 – PreservINg Historic Places Conference in Madison, Ind., Oct. 22-25
  • Oct. 28 – CDBG 401 Exam Due
  • Oct. 31 – Next Level Connections (NLC) Providers Quarterly Reports Due
  • Oct. 31—OCRA’s Downtown Affiliate Network (ODAN) Letter of Interest due by 4 p.m.


NOVEMBER

  • Nov. 5 – STATE HOLIDAY
  • Nov. 6 – Indiana Main Street Virtual Lunch & Learn at 12 p.m.
  • Nov. 11 – STATE HOLIDAY
  • Nov. 15 – CDBG 2024 Q4 Planning Applications Due
  • Nov. 15 – OOR Q4 Applications Due
  • Nov. 28 – STATE HOLIDAY
  • Nov. 29 – STATE HOLIDAY


DECEMBER

  • Dec. 4 – Indiana Main Street Webinar at 10 a.m.
  • Dec. 6 – Indiana Connectivity Program (ICP) Round 12, Bids Due
  • Dec. 6 – Indiana Connectivity Program (ICP) Round 13, Registration Ends
  • Dec. 13– Indiana Main Street Community Exchange #4, Venue & Time TBD
  • Dec. 16 – Indiana Connectivity Program (ICP) Round 13, Challenge Period Begins
  • Dec. 17 – OOR Q4 Award Announcement
  • Dec. 19 – CDBG Q4 Planning Award Announcement
  • Dec. 20 – CDBG 2024 Round 2 Applications Due
  • Dec. 24 – STATE HOLIDAY
  • Dec. 25 – STATE HOLIDAY
  • Dec. 27 – Indiana Connectivity Program (ICP) Round 13, Challenges Due
  • Dec. 29 – Aspiring IAMS Applications Due by 4 p.m.

All application due dates assume a 4 p.m. (ET) submission deadline to the OCRA office, unless otherwise noted. Please note: OCRA offices are closed on state holidays. 

*All times listed are in Eastern Time Zone unless noted otherwise*

ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE - CHECK BACK OFTEN

*Notates Projects Funded Upon Legislative Budget Approval